Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy pasta salad is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend potlucks.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta or any short pasta such as farfalle or rotini
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken diced or shredded
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup shaved or grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 3/4 cup Caesar dressing
- Fine sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water until cool. Shake to remove excess water.8 ounces penne pasta
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, romaine, tomatoes, croutons, parmesan, and caesar dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.2 cups rotisserie chicken, 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 pint grape tomatoes, 1 cup croutons, 1/2 cup shaved or grated parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup Caesar dressing, Fine sea salt and cracked black pepper
- Top individual servings with additional parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper.
Notes
- If making in advance, wait to add the croutons until just before serving to keep them crunchy.
- The romaine should stay crisp for about 1 day, but you may wish to leave it out until serving.
